here is some info on Solar for you to mooch over:
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Solar Pwm & Mppt Controllers - HowI Done It -
Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - HowIDidIt -
What Solar Panel & Controller? - How We Done It -
Solar Panel Cutting Hole...
Idid after much trawling the threads find the answer
Is it better to cut the crocodile clips off? I was just going to unscrew them at the controller end and feed the plug wires into the controller.
I'm no electrician lol
id say 50w as a min. . .
you have some nice bits above. . .
PWM is functional . . . but MPPT will give you more yield. . .
The Victron is the best-of-the-best - but also offers fantastic monitoring, so you can see / meter what you are getting.
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i use a 50w dash panel starter...
[Guide] Solar Cables? . . . - HowIDidIt -
its time for another guide . . . This time on solar cables.
we use these cables for permanent install and for mobile installs.
lets start with the Solar PV MC4-MC4 cable.
Solar PV cable is not actually standard cable . . . its more specialised...
I am trying to find an optimal DC-DC charger for my current set up/future set up, so I am reading a lot of post and trying understand.
I have a question, any reason to use Regony with MPPT and then use a seperate MPPT. Why dont use Regony DC-DC without MPPT (they are cheaper) then add MPPT...
i have the 100w Renogy Suitcase, which had a fuse on the battery clip.
it come with crock leads and a basic controller, but i swapped out the controller for a victron and swapped the crock leads out for a fused anderson conector directly conected to the battery..
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More info
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SOLAR:
Solar Pwm & Mppt Controllers - HowI Done It -
Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - HowIDidIt -
What Solar Panel & Controller? - How We Done It -
Solar Panel Cutting Hole In Roof !!! - How We Done It -
300w Plus Solar Club -- HowI Done It --
Solar Sheds & Other Non-t6 Solar...
And FWIW:
even with all the kit i have around me,
my personal choice is.
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Victron mppt for the solar ( mobile), : [Guide] Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - HowIDidIt -
Renogy DC50s dc-dc with BT2 BT dongle, current limited to 20/30A : [Guide] DC-DC Charger (for...
Welcome to 2022 people. . .
The sun has started to peak through the clouds . . . happy days.
so . . . . . you know the deal - SUNS OUT PANELS OUT -
I've added links back to specific panels for easy reference...
love the analogy
175w 75/15 and approx 2m and it does you chassis ground.
If the MPPT is being pulled down i would expect to see the battery voltage at the MPPT terminals, which strangely I dont. That suggests a high ressistance somewhere in the neg line. Did find a 1ohm intermittent res...
-- 50w Solar panel to keep the van alive --
not having any solar wasn't the full truth. . . .
being camping before with my other T6, i knew full well that the starter battery would be flat after camping in the van for a long weekend.
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opening and closing doors,
locking and unlocking...
5 days in scotland? How much driving did you do to charge the battery? and what appliances did you use to drain? I'm looking to upgrade my leisure set up with lithium and struggling to see if I want 1 or 2 110ah batteries. I'm thinking 200watt solar panel also. Currently have XV35MF Numax Sealed...
have a look over here:
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SOLAR:
Solar Pwm & Mppt Controllers - HowI Done It -
Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - HowIDidIt -
What Solar Panel & Controller? - How We Done It -
Solar Panel Cutting Hole In Roof !!! - How We Done It...
More info....
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SOLAR:
Solar Pwm & Mppt Controllers - HowI Done It -
Mobile Solar Panels ? . . . - HowIDidIt -
What Solar Panel & Controller? - How We Done It -
Solar Panel Cutting Hole In Roof !!! - How We Done It -
300w Plus...
Far too tidy, how come you haven't got loads of red pvc tape holding everything together also where is the battery and is there solar? :thumbsup:
Edit and Idid manage to blow the 80A AGU type fuse using a 1Kw travel kettle last trip, the kettle showed an 87A peak from the shunt.
Edit again and...
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